BRISBANE NORTH DISTRICT LADIES BOWLING ASSOCIATION INC. LADIES DAY PENNANTS CONDITIONS OF PLAY 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Definitions 3 2. Play 3 3. Attire 3 4. Eligibility 3 5. Green Fees 4 6. Entries 4 7. Registration of Players 4 8. Sides Composite Sides 5 9. Pennant Draws 5 10. Games Format -Timetable - Forfeits 5 11. Finals 5 12. Playing out of Registered Division 6 13. Weather affected matches 6 14. Umpires 6 15. Side Managers 6 16. Duties of Side Managers 7 17. Opponent and Rink Draw Method 7 18. Scoring 8 19. Penalties 8 20. Trial Ends 8 21. Absentee Players 8 22. Late Arrivals 8 23. Player Movements during Play 8 24. Positions of players when not playing 9 25. Use of Score Board 9 26. Substitutes 9 27. Disqualification 9 28. Electronic Communication Devices 10 29. Coaching during matches 10 30. Social media 10 31. Artificial Devices 10 BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 2
1. DEFINITIONS BNDLBA LADIES DAY PENNANTS CONDITIONS OF PLAY 2018 Pennant Competition this year will consist of: Division 1 and 2 will be 3 teams of 4 players (21 ends). All other Divisions will be 2 teams of 4 players (21 ends). PLEASE NOTE: that Division 2 winners MAY be promoted to Division 1 the following year at the discretion of the Controlling Body. TEAM: SIDE: GAME: A MATCH: Refers to a composition of Four (4) Players. Refers to Three (3) teams of Four (4) Players each = (12/Side) from a Club. Refers to Two (2) teams of Four (4) Players each = (8/Side) from a Club Refers to a contest between two opposing teams of Four (4) Players each. Refers to two (2) or three (3) games between the opposing sides in order of the draw conducted by the Match Committee. CONTROLLING BODY: Shall be as listed in BNDLBA By-law 1 (i). The Host Clubs shall be the Controlling Body for District Pennant Rounds. Semi-Finals and Finals shall be under the Control of the District Controlling Body. 2. PLAY 2.1 District Pennants shall be played under the Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark 3r d Edition; 2.2 Mandatory Conditions of Play as set out by BQ 3. ATTIRE 3.1 Attire will be approved registered club uniform as B.Q By-law 14. 3.2 All attire must have BA Logo as outlined in the BA National Logo policy. 3.3 Each player and Manager or Coach in a team must be similarly attired. 3.4 Failure to comply with the above may result in disciplinary action. 4. ELIGIBILITY 4.1 Players in ALL Pennant games must be financial members of their CLUB at the closing date of the event. All players must be a member of an affiliated Club of BNDLBA/Bowls Qld. 4.2 HOWEVER, if a new player becomes a financial member of a Club during Pennants season and upon receipt of acknowledgement from the District, then they are eligible to play after that date. 4.3 PLEASE NOTE: If a player is played prior to the receipt of acknowledgement from the District, she is a defaulting player who has not met the requirements of Eligibility above. The game will be forfeited and awarded to the opponents as the penalty for the defaulting player in the side not meeting the requirements of the law. 4.4 The penalty will be, the Side receiving the forfeit is to be allotted the match point, and average marginal shots will be recorded by the Match Sub-Committee. The Side giving the forfeit shall have the margin of shots debited against it. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 3
5. GREEN FEES 6. ENTRIES Green Fees including Lunch will be paid to a Teams OWN Club for the duration of Pennant rounds. 6.1 All entries must be on the official BNDLBA Entry Form, accompanied by Fees, and must be forwarded to the Match Sub-Committee through the District Secretary no later than Tuesday 22 nd May 2018. The Entry Fee will be determined by the District Council from time to time. 6.2 If a Club is unable to field its full complement of players for the Pennant Divisions, it is obliged to field its highest Divisions first. Any Divisions dropped must be from the lower Divisions. 7. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS 8 SIDES 7.1 Clubs must register twelve (12) players for Division1 & 2 and eight (8) players for the lower Divisions on the Pennant Registration Form. 7.2 The Match Sub-Committee will view all Registration Forms from Clubs and decide in which Division their teams will play in, this will be their registered Division. 7.3 Special permission may be granted by the Controlling Body to alter the Clubs original side s nomination form. This must be done 1 week prior to the commencement of Pennants. 7.4 Any player who has withdrawn from the original side s form must apply to the Controlling Body to get special permission to play in another Division. 7.5 For any additional player, their first game played will be their registered Division. 8.1 Sides shall be divided into Divisions according to the number of entries received. Where possible, there will be an equal number of Sides in each Division as far as practicable. Four teams in each Division where possible. Any variation to this will be at the discretion of the Match Sub Committee and subject to number of entries received. 8.2 Where there are two (2) sides from the same Club in any Division Players will NOT BE interchangeable. 8.3 Composite Sides (i) Composite sides will be accepted in the 2018 Pennant Competition. (ii) These sides may be formed in two (2) ways but will play in the division determined by Match. At least four (4) players must come from the SAME club. (a) Where clubs have insufficient players to form one (1) side, they may combine with another Club who has a similar number. (b) Where a club can register one (1) side or more but have insufficient numbers to register another side, they may combine these players with a similar number from another Club. (iii) In either case, if your Club intends forming a composite side, please contact Match person, Helen Lightfoot - phone (07) 3263 4831 before sending in your registration form as she may be able to assist you in the formation of such sides. 8.4 CLUBS MAY REGISTER ONLY ONE (1) COMPOSITE SIDE. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 4
8.5 THE MATCH SUB-COMMITTEE HAS THE POWER TO MOVE CLUB SIDES UP OR DOWN AS NECESSARY. 9. PENNANT DRAWS The Pennant Draw MUST be strictly adhered to and no Club function (i.e. President s At Home, two-day Events, Financial Days) or Club business (i.e. meetings etc.) shall be allowed to interfere with the Games. Pennant Games (Subject to number of teams entered) START the week commencing Monday 25 th June 2018. FINISH the week commencing Monday 13 th August 2018. CATCH-UP week commencing Monday 20 th August 2018. Semi-Finals & Finals start the week commencing Monday 27 th August 2018. If there is inclement weather during the week of Semi-Finals and Finals, play will be rescheduled. This decision will be determined by the Controlling Body. 10. GAMES 10.1 Format (Subject to number of teams entered) a. Play 10 rounds of Pennants over 8 weeks. b. Some weeks there may be TWO games per week. c. The ninth (9) week keep free for catch-up games. d. The tenth (10) week play both Semi-finals and Finals All games will be played on the host Clubs play day, or alternate play day. 10.1 Timetable (a) Individual Club timetables showing venues and dates of play will be issued by the Match Sub- Committee prior to the commencement of the season. (b) Matches shall be played to twenty-one (21) ends for all Divisions. (c) Morning tea is to be served no later than 09.00am. Practice shall cease 1 hour prior to the scheduled starting time of day. Draw will be 09.15am. Trial ends (time permitting) at 9.25am (d) Play will commence at 09.45am. (e) If both teams are present play may start earlier. (f) All Matches are to be completed before lunch is taken, weather permitting. (g) Should play be interrupted for a lengthy period, due to inclement weather, or some other extenuating circumstances, early lunch may be taken during this period and the game can be resumed on the same day, unless the green has been closed for the day. (h) Club Names on Scoreboard For Home and Away games, the Host Club s name shall be displayed first on the scoreboard. For games on a neutral Green the Scoreboards will be done by the Controlling Body. 10.3 Forfeit after the commencement of a match on the same day In the event of a forfeit being given after the commencement of a Match, the Side receiving the forfeit is to be allotted the Match Point, and average marginal shots will be recorded by the Match Sub- Committee. The Side giving the forfeit shall have the margin of shots debited against it. 11. FINALS (Subject to number of teams entered) The Club finishing with the most number of match points at the end of the series, in each Division, will automatically qualify for the Final of that Division. The clubs who finish second and third will play a semi- final to determine who will qualify for the Final. Determining a Finals Winner - If at the completion of 63 or 42 ends (in the lower divisions) the scores are equal an extra end will be played by the side to determine the winner. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 5
12. PLAYING OUT OF REGISTERED DIVISION 12.1 No player may be moved to a lower division from their registered division. 12.2 A player may be moved to a higher division for two (2) games only. 12.3 Any player who plays three (3) games in a different higher division out of their registered division must stay in the lower of the three (3) Division in which they have played. 12.4 Any player must have played three (3) matches in any one division to be eligible for semi-finals and final Games 12.5 If any club does not have a qualified player, due to unforeseen circumstances, they MUST appeal to the BNDLBA Controlling Body for approval for a player for semi-finals and final games. 12.6 No player can play in 2 different divisions in the same week, excluding a wet weather week game. 13. FOR WEATHER AFFECTED MATCHES 13.1 A combined total over three (3) rinks of fifty (50) ends (Division1 & 2) or (2) rinks of thirty three (33 in the lower divisions will constitute a match in the event of closure of the Green for the day. 13.2 Should doubtful weather conditions exist at any time, players must report at the appointed time to the Club where they are drawn to play. Players must remain at such Club until the Controlling Body of the Host Club has made a decision regarding future play. 13.3 In the event of heavy rain on the preceding day or on the day scheduled for the game, Team Managers may contact the Host Club for advice regarding condition of the Greens and if there is any possibility of a game being played. 13.4 Where rain prevents commencement of play at the scheduled time, a later start time will be permitted, providing the waiting time does not exceed one and a half hours (i.e. up to11:15am). 13.5 For washed out games, with agreement of both managers, games are to be played before the end of Pennants if possible or during the week of 20 th August 2018. 14. UMPIRES 14.1 Before play commences the National Umpire/s / Measurer/s must be appointed and announced by the Host Club. 14.2 All bowls shall be inspected by the Umpire/s, in accordance with Law 52.1.5 of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark 3rd Edition Domestic Regulations 4.7. 14.3 The Umpire of the Day shall be a non-player and not be involved in other matters when Pennants are being played. 14.4 It is recommended that an Assistant Umpire and or a Measurer be appointed if three (3) Divisions or more are present. 14.5 The Ladies Club Secretary shall be responsible for issuing all Umpires with a copy of the Ladies Day Pennants Conditions of Play. 15. SIDE MANAGERS (Representative of the Club) 15.1 A Manager a Player or Non-Player is to be appointed by each Club for each Side entered. 15.2 A Reserve Side Manager shall also be appointed by each Club in case of the unexpected absence of the regular Side Manager. 15.3 The Team s Ladies Club Secretary shall be responsible for issuing all Side Managers with a copy of the Ladies Day Pennants Conditions of Play document. 15.4 Side managers and assistant side manager s names and phone numbers must be sent to the BNDLBA before Pennants start. 16. DUTIES OF SIDE MANAGER 16.1 To collect and remit Green Fees to their own Club for the duration of Pennant rounds play. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 6
16.2 For Semi-Final and Final Games Green fees will be paid to the Host Club up to $18 including morning tea and lunch for 2018. 16.3 To distribute and collect Scorecards from Seconds or skips for all other divisions after the match, keeping their own cards until the end of the season. 16.4 To complete the result sheet WITH THE OPPOSING SIDE MANAGER after each match and ensure that the Host Ladies Club Secretary or her Deputy transmit this information to the Match Sub- Committee via email or fax, IMMEDIATELY, after both Side Managers have agreed to and signed the Result sheet to (BNDLBA FAX number 3883-4835 email bndlbasec@gmail.com.) N.B. Side Managers MUST ensure that the Player s details are correctly recorded i.e. (SPELLING OF NAMES AND PLAYING POSITIONS. DETAILS MUST BE PRINTED PLEASE). 16.5 To conduct the draw for opponents and rinks in conjunction with the opposing Side Managers/Club representative in the presence of the Umpire of the Day. The draw is to be completed no later than 9.25am (See 10.1.(c)) Ladies Day Pennants Conditions of Play. 16.6 The Side Managers shall toss a coin to decide which side plays first. 16.7 The Side Managers shall be responsible for all appeals. If unable to agree they shall appeal to the Controlling Body or Umpire of the day depending on the situation. 17. OPPONENT AND RINK DRAW METHOD The draw for team opponents and rink shall be made jointly by the opposing Side Managers/ Club Representative in the presence of the Umpire of the day as follows:- 17.1 After their own Club Skips names have been written on the front of the scorecards, the two Side Managers will exchange scorecards, and shuffle them. One (1) Side Manager will place her cards face down individually on the table, followed by the other Side Manager, who will place her three cards downward on top of each of the cards already down. 17.2 While the scorecards are still face down, The Side Managers will also draw for the Rink numbers, using facedown numbered discs. One of these discs will be placed on each of the downward faced cards. 17.3 The Games Director or her deputy of the day will turn over each numbered disc which will denote the Rink number for those two teams. This number is written on each of the two cards and repeated until the cards have their Rink number and names recorded on the Score cards. The Games Director or her deputy will read the cards before handing them back to the Side Manager/Club Representative. 17.4 Rinks used for each Match are to be kept in CONSECUTIVE SETS as far as possible. 17.5 One (1) Result Sheet will be issued to each Club. (Please photocopy for further requirements) It is IMPERATIVE that result sheets be returned to the Match Sub-Committee fully and correctly completed IMMEDIATELY by facsimile Number 3883-4835 or email bndlbasec@gmail.com on completion of each Match by the Host Ladies Secretary or her Deputy. 17.6 Where a Side has a BYE a Result Sheet showing intended Players for the day must also be submitted. The Team with a Bye can play a wet weather catch-up game or a resumed game for a different round. Scorecards remain with the respective Managers until the conclusion of the season. 18. SCORING 18.1 Two (2) match points will be awarded for the higher combined score over three (3) rinks in Division 1 & 2 or over two (2) rinks in lower Divisions. If a tie exists, one (1) match point will apply. 18.2 Match points shall be recorded together with shots for and against and only used if overall match points are equal. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 7
18.3 No Points are to be recorded for a BYE. 19. PENALTIES FOR NON-ATTENDANCE 19.1 If a Side /Team fail to attend any Match, up to and including the third Match, the Players will be disqualified for the remainder of the series. 19.2 If a Side /Team fail to attend after the third (3 rd ) Match, the Club and the players concerned will be disqualified for the rest of the Series. 19.3 In either case, Two (2) Match Points will be awarded to the opposing side. In unusual circumstances or outstanding circumstances, the Match Sub-Committee shall have the power to deal with non-attendance on the merits of the circumstances. 20 TRIAL ENDS 20.1 Trial ends shall be under the control of the venue Club s Games Controller or the Controlling Body. one (1) trial end each way shall be allowed prior to the scheduled starting time of each days play or on the resumption of a match on another day or at another venue, using as many bowls as will be used in the match. 20.2 Practice shall cease one (1) hour prior to the scheduled starting time on the day of play. 21. ABSENTEE PLAYERS ( DR Law 2.5) 21.1 In a Side game, the Controlling Body will decide on the eligibility of each member of the Side. 21.1 If a Side introduces an ineligible Player, the defaulting Side will forfeit the game to their opponent. 21.2 If, within 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time for a game or sooner if the Controlling Body decides, one player is absent from one or more teams in a side and no eligible substitute is available or allowed the game must continue. DR 2.5.1. 21.3 A team with an absent player plays as though the second is the missing player. DR 2.5.1.1 21.4 The order of play shall be maintained by the second of the complete team playing consecutive bowls. DR 2.5.1.2 21.5 Each player must use the numbers of bowls specified in the Conditions of play in that event. DR 2.5.1.3 22 LATE ARRIVALS 22.1 When a sides / team s arrival is delayed through unavoidable circumstances, the Match Sub- Committee/Controlling Body shall determine how long the opponents must wait before further action (if any) is taken. 22.2 If an absent player arrives late, they must take their original place in the team when they arrive and enter the game at the completion of the end in progress. DR 2.5.3 23 PLAYER MOVEMENT DURING PLAY Note: Players will only be allowed to walk up to the head as follows:- 23.1 The Leads & Seconds: after both the Seconds have delivered their second bowl. 23.2 The Thirds: after both the Thirds have delivered their second bowl. 23.3 The Skips: May go to the head after either Skip s first bowl. Restricting the movement of players does not prohibit a player being called to the head by the Skip, however care should be taken not to delay play. 23.4 Delaying Play: No Player, excluding Skips, is permitted to remain at the head whilst their opposite number is delivering their bowl. Any Skip that remains at the head shall stand behind the last bowl of the head or retire to the bank. Skips that remain at the head will return to the mat immediately their opponent s bowl has come to rest. 23.5 If the Umpire, either by their own observation or on an appeal from one of the Skips decides that a player is playing in an un-sportsmanship-like manner by deliberately delaying play: BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 8
23.5.1 On the first occasion the umpire will warn the player; 23.5.2 If the player commits the same offence a second time the end will be regarded as completed and the opponents of the offender will score as many shots as there are bowls in use by such opponent; and 23.5.3 If the player offends the third time the game will be forfeited to the opponent. 24 POSITION OF PLAYERS WHEN NOT PLAYING 24.1 Players at the mat not delivering a bowl should stand a minimum of one (1) metre behind the mat. Players at the head end not controlling the head should stand a minimum of two (2) metres behind the head, or on the surrounds of the green if the Jack is in the ditch, or well clear of the head if it is not possible to stand on the surrounds. 24.2 At the start of each end only the Skip or her Deputy will be at the head. 25 USE OF THE SCORE BOARD For all Divisions : The Seconds between them should keep the score board updated at least every second end, until the 16 th end when the Skips should record the score every alternate end so the score is kept up to date. Seconds will sign the card. 26 SUBSITUTES 26.1 Once a game has commenced, should a Team be a player short, a substitute may be used. Only one substitute may be allowed in each Team DR 2.3 26.2 All substitutes must have the approval from the Controlling Body before the start of the game. DR 2.3.1. 26.3 Leaving the Green during the course of play Law 33.2 26.4 If an intended player is unable to start the game, a substitute can take her place till she arrives as per law 33.3 27 DISQUALIFICATION Should there be a challenge to bowls during the rounds Law 52.2 will apply. 27.1 If there is a challenge to bowls in Semi Finals/Final the result of that Semi Finals/Final shall not be declared until the outcome of the bowls challenge is known. 27.2 If a Side or player is disqualified for any reason, the Team or player last defeated by the disqualified Side or player shall take their place. 28 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES 28.1 Players with a hearing disability can use electronic devices to communicate with each other while on the rink of play. Law 41.7 28.2 All electronic communication devices located within six (6) metres of the green whilst a match is in progress SHALL BE SWITCHED OFF. These include mobile phones, pages, iphone, ipad, radios etc. Special dispensation may be given to on call emergency personnel by the Controlling Body after consultation. 29 COACHING DURING MATCH 29.1 Players who intend to receive coaching during a match, must inform the respective Match Sub- Committee and Umpire of the Coaches name as soon as practicable before the start of play but not more than 30 minutes prior to the match commencing and 29.2 The Coach cannot be changed for each match. 29.3 Any person who is nominated as a Coach or Manager shall strictly adhere to the conditions in Law 44. 29.4 There shall be only one Coach per side. BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 9
29.5 Please note: Any person wishing to coach in this event must hold Bowls Australia Coaching Accreditation and must show it when registering. 30 SOCIAL MEDIA No player shall use Social Media to make derogatory comments about any Club, District, Bowls Queensland, any official, the event or any other player for the duration of the competition. Any infringement of this Condition shall render the offender liable to disqualification from the event. 31 ARTIFICIAL DEVICES (BA Policy) 31.1 All players using a bowlers arm may participate in all events. 31.2 A player using an approved bowlers arm must at all times carry their approval letter.(5.1.4) 31.3 If a player is using a bowlers arm that is not approved, the player becomes a defaulting player as per law C.2 and will forfeit the game as per law C.10.(5.1.5) 31.4 If a player is using a bowlers Arm that is approved but does not have approval to use one, the player becomes a defaulting player as per law C.2 and will forfeit the game as per law C.10 (5.1.6) 31.5 If a player is using an approved bowlers arm but does not have an approval letter with them on the day, the player must prove to the Controlling Body within five (5) working days of the competition they have approval. (5.1.7) 31.6 The bowlers arm once used in a game must be used for the remainder of the game, including rolling the jack. (5.1.8) 31.7 A player cannot altar/change the brand/style of bowlers arm during the cause of the game except in such circumstances where the device is rendered unplayable and, in this instance, the player may change to another designated brand or style of bowlers arm on approval by the umpire or controlling body. (5.1.9) BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 10
GENERAL INFORMATION MATCH CHAIRMAN Helen Lightfoot Mobile: 0420 486 680 Home 3263 4831 COMMITTEE Rosemary Crouch Mobile: 0400 193 528 all day. Home: 3869 3528 Audrey Ozanne Home: 3482 2149 Helen Bernardin Home: 3267 0285 Marilyn Head Home: 3203 7230 Fax: 3883 4835 Email: bndlbasec@gmail.com BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 11
BNDLBA Day Pennants - 2018 Page 12